Editorial, News, and Products
Hypertherm Upgrades Industrial Torches
Hypertherm’s SmartSync torches are used to cut coupons at steel mills and risers and runners at foundries, scrap metal for recycling and remove skeletons from cutting tables.
Robotics Software Seamlessly Integrates With CAD/CAM
Robotmaster 2023 bridges the gap between CAD/CAM and robotics by enabling seamless integration between a user’s chosen CAD/CAM software and Robotmaster.
Waterjet System Provides Faster Print-to-Part Cutting
IMTS22: Hypertherm's OMax brand showcases its new OptiMAX, its most advanced waterjet yet. This new generation of waterjet provides faster and more accurate print to part cutting while reducing downtime.
Waterjet Machine Creates High-Precision, Complex 3D Parts
IMTS22: Hypertherm’s OptiMax waterjet cutting machine provides faster and more accurate print-to-part cutting.
Hypertherm Updates Nesting Software for Automated Cutting
Updates to the software improve accessibility and reduce material waste, the company says.
Hypertherm Education Program Awards 12 Schools
Hypertherm's Spark Something Great program, designed to provide real-world manufacturing training to students, has selected 2022's award winners.
Omax Waterjet Designed for Ease of Use
The OptiMax waterjet system from Omax is designed to be a versatile, easy-to-use system with optimized software, system monitoring and more.
Hypertherm Introduces New Machine Data Module
Production Manager is designed to seamlessly integrate with Hypertherm’s Edge Connect CNC to automatically capture machine data without the need for operator intervention.
Hypertherm Rotary Tube Pro 3 Simplifies Tube Part Cutting
Hypertherm’s Rotary Tube Pro 3 includes updated features like common line cutting and comprehensive costing to simplify the user experience of designing and cutting tube parts.
Hypertherm 2021 "Spark Something Great" Grant Closes April 2
Applications for Hypertherm’s 2021 “Spark Something Great” grant, which provides plasma cutting technology and training for schools teaching these technologies, close April 2.
Omax to Become Subsidiary of Hypertherm
Hypertherm does not plan to make significant changes to Omax’s operations, management structure or distribution channels.
Waterjet Blasts Away 2D Tedium
A shop finds an alternative for work that does not require advanced CNC machining centers or high levels of moldmaking expertise.
Plasma Cutting, Waterjet Products Introduced
Hypertherm, a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, is introducing two new systems at FABTECH this month, including plasma and waterjet technology.
Updated Nesting Software Facilitates Plate Cutting
Hypertherm’s ProNest 2019 provides an update of the company’s CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting.
Robotic Cell Increases Shop’s Productivity by 200 Percent
A new building spurred Hypertherm Inc. to revamp its production process with a robotically automated work cell, providing improved productivity and efficiency.
Hypertherm Acquires Jabez Technologies
The move is intended to assist Hypertherm’s customer base in its growing need for automation and robotics solutions.
Software Update Includes Tool to Ease Job Cost Calculation
Hypertherm has released version 11.1 of its ProNest 2015 CAD/CAM software featuring a quoting tool that can calculate per-part and total job costs, among other updates.
Plasma Pipe-Cutting Machines Speed Filtration System Production
This water filtration manufacturer's slow plasma-cutting capabilities left behind too much slag. Two new CNC pipe-cutting machines helped to solve the problem.
Hypertherm Campaign Promotes American Manufacturing
The company will give away a cutting and gouging system as part of its “American Built. Building America.” campaign.
Update for Nesting Software Programs
Hypertherm’s 10.1 update for its TurboNest and NestMaster CAD/CAM nesting programs is said to enable increased cut quality and productivity for metal fabrication and cutting applications.
Plasma-Cutting System Improves Hole Quality
Purchasing a complete plasma cutting system from Hypertherm enabled Quality Machine to improve cut quality and increase productivity.
Hypertherm Opens Advanced Manufacturing Facility
The new facility is located in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Plasma Cutting System for Range of Applications
The Maxpro200 plasma cutting system from Hypertherm is said to offer high cut speeds, consistent cut quality and long consumable life with air or oxygen plasma gas.
Hypertherm Acquires AccuStream
The acquisition brings together two manufacturers of cutting products.
Edge Profiling Technology for Easier Bevel Cuts
Hypertherm will showcase its new edge profiling technology, designed to help fabricators and CNC table manufacturers achieve accurate bevel cuts more easily and with shorter setup times.
Plasma Technology Reduces Cut-to-Cut Cycle Times
The Rapid Part technology used in Hypertherm’s Integrated Plasma Cutting Solutions is designed to reduce cut-to-cut cycle time without operator intervention, for increased productivity.
Expanded Torch and Consumable Offerings
Hypertherm has expanded its lineup of Duramax retrofit torches and consumables.
How To Choose A Plasma Cutter
Contributed by Hypertherm (West Lebanon, New Hampshire). The company designs and manufactures plasma cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma systems and consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls.
Educational Plasma Cutting Web Site
Hypertherm has launched an educational Web site, PlasmaEducation.com, to help educators, students and others learn more about plasma cutting.